Background Information
The American Society of Civil Engineers is the oldest national engineering society in the United States.
The mission of ASCE is to enhance the quality worldwide by advancing professional knowledge and
improving the practice of civil engineering in service to humanity. Founded in 1852, ASCE has more than
150,000 student members. The University of Houston ASCE Student Chapter mission is to create an
environment that fosters communication and interaction between civil engineering students, faculty, and
professional engineers. The chapter has been continually active since its foundation in 1969.
Beyond the many activities of a student chapter, we also work closely with other engineering students
organization to co-coordinate events.
Fundamental Principles
Engineers uphold and advance the integrity, honor and dignity of the engineering profession by:
1. Using their knowledge and skill for the enhancement of human welfare;
2. Being honest and impartial and serving with fidelity the public, their employers and clients;
3. Striving to increase the competence and prestige of the engineering profession; and
4. Supporting the professional and technical societies of their disciplines.
Fundamental Canons
1. Engineers shall hold paramount the safety, health, and welfare of the public in the performance of their professional
duties.
2. Engineers shall perform services only in areas of their competence.
3. Engineers shall issue public statements only in a subjective and truthful manner.
4. Engineers shall act in professional matters for each employer or client as faithful agents or trustees, and shall avoid
conflicts of interest.
5. Engineers shall build their professional reputation on the merit of their services and shall not compete unfairly with
others.
6. Engineers shall act in such a manner as to uphold and enhance the honor, integrity, and dignity of the engineering
profession.
7. Engineers shall continue their professional development throughout their careers, and shall provide opportunities for
the professional development of those engineers under their supervision.
About ASCE-University of Houston Chapter Come and visit our offices, we are located in room 117 in the Y-Building. Our phone number is (713)743-4299. You can also fax us at (713)743-4260 in attention to ASCE or e-mail Jesica Baptista at jmbaptista@uh.edu Our chapter is committed to serving its members and the community. We have plenty of space (5 connecting rooms) for our members to: Study Make local calls Use the computer and printers Use the internet Hang out Watch TV Ping-Pong The chapter sells soft drinks, bottled water, fruit juices, and snacks. There are lockers and a fridge available for our members to use, along with a microwave, a coffee maker and a toaster oven. The Ardis White chapter takes part in many events and activities. A few activities the chapter is involved in is the concrete canoe competition, the BOS (beginning of semester) party, the chili cook-off. In addition to this and other events, our chapter hosts and annual banquet to honor our members, faculty, staff and professionals in industry to end the year with a bang. A warm thanks goes to all our volunteers, members, alumni, faculty, staff, and industry sponsors. Thanks for making ASCE great. Come and visit again soon. How to become a member of ASCE Fill out an application and the ASCE member data sheet. Pay dues: $20 (cash or check payable to ASCE) and submit the application to ASCE. Also, fill out the ASCE National Application, it is free for college students and if you are planning on participating on the Steel Bridge and Concrete Canoe competitions you will need to be a National Member.